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Suga vows to press ahead with Olympics despite virus surge

Kiyoshi Takenaka and Chris Gallagher

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Tokyo | Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga vowed on Monday to forge ahead with preparations to hold the Tokyo Olympics this summer, in the face of growing public opposition as Japan battles a surge in coronavirus infections.

Mr Suga faces heightened scrutiny after Taro Kono, his administrative and reform minister, said last week the Games may not go ahead as planned, becoming the first cabinet member to voice doubt over their staging.

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